DeSoto Westmoreland PS Recoating Two 5 MG Ground Storage Tanks

The City of DeSoto, Texas is requesting sealed bids for rehabilitation and recoating of two 5-million-gallon ground storage tanks at the Westmoreland Pump Station, with bids due October 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a non-mandatory pre-bid conference on October 8, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Bidders must submit on a lump sum with unit price basis. Work includes surface preparation and protective coatings application on both North and South tanks; structural steel repairs (floor plate and roof plate replacement, estimated at 750 SF and 650 SF respectively, plus 7,000 LB of structural beams, rafters, and miscellaneous repairs); and associated equipment replacement while maintaining one tank operational throughout construction. The contract includes two cash allowances: $50,000 for work change directives and $30,000 for special testing. Substantial completion is required within 240 calendar days; final completion within 270 calendar days from contract commencement. Bidders must submit a Qualification Statement demonstrating financial capacity, construction experience, and safety program details. Bid security is 5 percent in the form of a certified check or bid bond; the successful bidder must furnish 100 percent performance, payment, and maintenance bonds from an approved surety. Liquidated damages are $1,500 per day for failure to achieve substantial completion and $2,000 per day for failure to complete remaining work, plus actual Owner costs for engineering and administrative services.

Work is performed at 620 N Westmoreland Rd, DeSoto, TX 75115. The project references AWWA D100 compliance, TXDOT standards, ADA requirements, IBC 2018 seismic parameters (importance factor 1.25, site class B), ASCE 7-16 wind loads at 115 MPH, and 4,500 PSI structural concrete. Technical inquiries should be directed to Markay Brown at 214-451-2983 or MBrown@GarverUSA.com. Questions are due October 22, 2026 via CIVCAST, with responses issued by October 26, 2026. All bids must remain in effect for 60 days following bid opening. The City reserves the right to award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder or reject any or all bids within 60 days of opening.